Fountains of Wayne was a band from New York City named after a lawn ornament store in Wayne, NJ. They were led by Adam Schlesinger and Chris Collingwood who met at college. This album is one of my favorites of all-time. It came in as the #1 album in my book of Top 100 Albums by New Jersey artists from 2001-2010 (Schlesinger is from Montclair). That's out of several thousand records!
This album is probably best known for the hit "Stacy's Mom", but every song is terrific. It reminded me of a modern day Beatles album - something like Revolver. It's the type of record with lyrics that are instantly memorable and you find yourself spinning it non-stop. Even two decades later, it sounds as fresh as ever.
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Spiral Will," a single and video from "Fading Failing Ruin," the latest album from doomy Jersey Shore dirt metal greats Solace.
(NEW YORK, NY) -- The Strokes have unveiled their long-awaited new album, Reality Awaits - their first in six years - on July 24, 2026, via Cult Records/RCA Records. The LP features singles that have quickly become fan favorites: "Going Shopping" and "Falling out of Love." Reality Awaits awaits.
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center's Arts in the Community free summer concert schedule for 2026 has been announced. MPAC will present six free concerts between June and August. The lineup includes the return of three of their most popular events – Bollywood Dance Party, Country Line Dancing and Salsa at Sunset, as well as singer-songwriters, and more.
